U.S. PRESIDENT / ELECTORAL VOTE SCORECARD

The Electoral College contains 538 electors representing the 50 states and the District of Columbia. A candidate needs a majority of electors -- 270 -- to win the presidency.
[2004 vs. 2000 Electoral Map]

 In most states, the candidate with the most popular votes receives all of the state's electoral votes. Maine and Nebraska apportion their votes between congressional district and two at-large votes, but neither state has ever split its electoral votes. Colorado voters will decide on Election Day whether to change from a winner-takes-all approach to one tied to the state's overall popular vote.
 All Times Eastern Standard
 CNN will broadcast a projected winner only after an extensive review of data from a number of sources. Details about CNN's projection process
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